Alessandro Varisco is the CEO and founder of Madeira Autentica, a visionary with over 25 years of experience in the tourism industry. Originally from Italy, Alessandro began his career developing unique travel experiences, culminating in the creation of successful brands such as Lisboa Turismo in 2020 and Dolce Vita Turismo in 2023, of which Madeira Autentica is a pillar.
Funchal Old Town Free Tour
We'll meet at the time indicated in front of the CR7 Museum in Funchal, where we'll begin the free tour around the city's old town. Are you ready to explore this charming city?
Our adventure will start as we admire the Cristiano Ronaldo Museum. Did you know that Funchal is the famous footballer's home town? Continuing on, we'll walk through the harbour area and admire the coastline and boats docked at the marina.
Next, we'll make our way into the historic centre, where we'll across many quaint alleys and cobblestoned streets which characterise the city. Passing by some of the city's most emblematic monuments and buildings, one that stands out will be the Sao Lourenco Fortress. Built in the 16th century, the fortress is regarded as the most important example of military architecture in Madeira.
Of course, we'll also travel along Avenida do Mar, where we'll marvel at the exterior architecture of the Madeira Assembly and the Puerta de Funchal. As we walk, we'll see some of the city's famous street art murals.
Finally, after a total of 2.5 hours, we'll bring the tour to an end. Até logo!
The guide will be holding an umbrella near by the monument of CR7. The guide will be also holding a ID badge which allows the recognition.
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
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